Breeders' Cup Big Brown's Next and Last Big Race

Big Brown's win on Sunday was huge for co-owner Michael Iavarone and trainer Rick Dutrow, but when asked what was next -- neither could make any commitments.

"I think right now Rick will evaluate him and we'll plan a sensible campaign," said Iavarone. "The Breeders' Cup Classic is the ultimate goal."

Although jockey Kent Desormeaux was pleased with the way Big Brown ran this race, he told reporters that at one point he thought Big Brown was going to be beat.

"He found a new gear and just kept sticking his neck out," Desormeaux said. "I knew he was going to get there. At the top of the stretch that horse (Coal Play) took off, but Big Brown took off after him. Today, he showed he's a warrior."

So it isn't certain whether or not Big Brown will run the Travers at Saratoga on August 23, but it looks like the winning colt will make one last run at the Breeders' Cup Classic before retiring to stud.